Edgar Vargas Chapin NYC Suicide, Obituary: The Chapin School student Edgar Alfredo Vargas falls to death from Upper East Side school

It is with profound sadness that the community mourns the tragic death of Edgar Alfredo Vargas, a 14-year-old student at The Chapin School on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Edgar’s untimely passing has left family, friends, classmates, and educators in deep shock and grief.

According to authorities, the incident occurred in the late afternoon, when first responders were called to the school building after Edgar was found with injuries consistent with a fall from an elevated position. She was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where, despite medical efforts, she tragically succumbed to her injuries.

The circumstances surrounding her death are still under investigation, and the exact cause has not yet been determined. Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made and are continuing to gather information.

Edgar was remembered by her peers and teachers as an intelligent, bright, and compassionate student. As a member of The Chapin School community—a prestigious all-girls school with a long history of academic excellence—she excelled in her studies and participated actively in school life.

Friends describe her as kind-hearted and engaging, someone who brought warmth and energy into every classroom and interaction. Her family, currently receiving the support of friends and the community, is deeply grieving the sudden loss of their beloved daughter.

The Chapin School has expressed condolences and is providing support to students and staff affected by this tragedy. Edgar Alfredo Vargas will be remembered as a young girl whose life, though tragically cut short, touched those around her. Her intelligence, kindness, and presence left a lasting impact on her community.

The family asks for privacy and prayers as they navigate this profoundly difficult time.